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Writing for Television: Industry intel for aspiring and emerging TV writers

Event information

Date: 24 September 2022

Time: 2.30pm

Type: Talent Network , Talk

A Northern Talent Network event for anyone interested in screenwriting, with a panel of TV industry experts.

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Location: Alec Clegg Studio, Stage@Leeds

Time: Arrive at 2pm for a 2:30pm start

Tickets: £5 plus booking fee (this will include light refreshments)

Programmed by New Writing North in partnership with Channel 4, as part of the Northern Talent Network with thanks to Stage@Leeds for their generous hosting of the event.

We’re excited to be visiting Leeds for an afternoon of insight and discussion around Writing for Television. This special event is for anyone interested in screenwriting and keen to learn more about the development and commissioning process, no matter your level of experience. We’re thrilled to have a panel of industry experts joining us from leading agencies and production companies including Rollem Productions and Screen Yorkshire. We’ll be discussing how to prepare your work for pitching, how to get your writing seen by the right people and demystifying the whole commissioning process. Plus the chance to put your own questions to the panel.

Confirmed speakers include Tiwa Lade (Channel4 Screenwriters and BBC’s Felix Dexter Bursary winner), Emily Nabney (Development Executive at Rollem Productions), Jo Schofield (Senior Development Executive for Screen Yorkshire) and Hannah Rose (Comedy Development Producer for Tiger Aspect).

Venue and Access

You can find out more about how to get to Stage@Leeds below, as well as accessibility information about the Alec Clegg Studio:

Venue information and access guides

Alec Clegg Studio – more about the space

This event will be recorded, and a captioned video will be made available to watch online.

Find out more about the Northern Talent Network